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Direct linkFoster, Karen K.; Theiss, Deb; Buchanan-Butterfield, Dawna Lisa – Reading Teacher, 2008
Since ancient times, humans have sought explanations for the mysteries of nature's beauty and variety. Like other kinds of folk stories, pourquoi tales can be considered parables about how humans and animals originated or why they look or behave the way they do. Pourquoi tales have high appeal, are generally simple and straightforward in…
Descriptors: Tales, Folk Culture, Reading Comprehension, Drama
Peer reviewedPovsic, Frances F. – Reading Teacher, 1981
Provides annotations for 25 books containing stories from and about countries that are now part of the Soviet Union. Suggests that they can help children become aware of cultures other than their own. (FL)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
